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Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Oct 28 6:03pm | Replies (227)

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@hrhwilliam

I too recently had my left mandible replaced with fibula bone and free flap reconstruction up at Mayo. Yes, it was scary and not the most pleasant experience of life. However, two years out and I am doing fine. Please, if you have questions or concerns don't hesitate to ask me or anyone else in this group for information.
Believe it or not, my biggest concern was if I would ever be able to walk normal again after removal of the segment of leg bone. Turns out that was a non-issue.
Anyway, I am sorry you have to go through a battle like this at such a young age. As Winston Churchill would often say, "Courage". Later when your friends whine about a cell phone or pizza not having enough cheese, you can just smile at the triviality knowing what you have been through is a mountain most would not climb. Good luck.

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@hrhwilliam
Thank you for the support and quote! I have been doing lots of research which can be quite daunting at times. I think my main fear is the fact that will I ever be the same again after the surgery both physically and mentally? How long did it take for you to confidently say you have fully recovered?

I have some questions... After 2 years... Do you have speech and swallow problem? Could you please share your experienced , one year post operation, I mean the problems that you experienced...